Marcelle Dessert peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Marcelle Dessert'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Mounding
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Cream, crimson flecks, light pink flecks
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Marcelle Dessert' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Marcelle Dessert') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The large double flowers open pale pink with crimson flecks in mid to late spring and early summer. They are fragrant and sit on strong stems above dark foliage. Dessert bred it, and the plant can rot, so give it good air flow.
Pairs well with Wild ginger, Sedge, and Grape hyacinth.